Greek Ambassador to Brazil reported missing

Police in Rio de Janeiro say the Greek ambassador to Brazil has been missing since Monday.

Police said in a statement Thursday that Kyriakos Amiridis was last seen Monday night in the city of Nova Iguacu, 40 kilometers northwest of Rio de Janeiro.

Amiridis was vacationing in the area and was expected to return to work January 9, according to embassy officials. The embassy did not confirm whether he is missing, only that diplomatic officials are “waiting for further information.”

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